Month: November 2018

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Could a new exfoliation method offer a practical route to large-scale production of nanosheets?
Ever since graphene first made headlines in 2004, the search for alternative 2D materials has turned into a global research...

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Australian researchers combine titanium dioxide and graphene to develop a novel, low-power sun sensor
Sunlight is vital to human health. Without regular exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB), our bodies can struggle to make sufficient vitamin D to support the development of strong bones. But too much sunlight can cause sunburn, and if...

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Can a simple coating stop ice sticking to concrete?
Ice is the enemy of infrastructure – roads, railway tracks, and footpaths can all be rendered useless in the depths of winter. Various anti-icing coatings are in common use in the automotive, maritime and aviation industries, but in almost all cases,...